cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use

having the power or quality of deciding

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

bring to an end; settle conclusively

the act of umpiring

deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style

decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)

something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making